Re: RE: [JPL] Shades of Felicano & Hendrix in the 60s. René Marie stirs it up

[Ron Gill]

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From: "Jackson, Bobby" <Bobby.Jackson at ideastream.org>
Date: 2008/07/03 Thu PM 05:40:11 EDT
To: jazzproglist at jazzweek.com
Subject:  RE: [JPL] Shades of Felicano & Hendrix in the 60s. René Marie stirs 
it up

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I have been discussing this Rene Marie incident on another music blog, and I
missed the lengthy conversations here on the JPL until today.
I know and appreciate Rene as a friend and an artist, and I equate her with an
earlier comment to Nina Simone. What she did is not usually done anymore. And, 
record companies don't have the guts to stand up and record these kinds of 
artists anymore. Rene had a statement she wanted to make, and one can argue
whether or not she should have asked permission to do it, or ask to do both
versions, which no doubt probably would have been a strong no. She took the 
opportunity and seized upon it. Would I have done it? Most likely, no. In fact 
the song is so boring and difficult I would decline the offer. 
We all have our opinions, and here in this country people seem to find it more 
important to seize upon someone singing a personal 'version' of our sacred 
anthem, rather than screaming about the events that are killing our young 
people daily. 
I respect her for her vision, her stance, and as an artist, willing to step 
up. And, if it makes people question what really it is to be patriotic, then I 
applaud her. 
I am in no position to judge her. I do not walk in her shoes.
Ron Gill
Jazz Gallery
WGBH 89.7 FM
Boston, MA


I don't think this "event" is causing a division and I don't think this is 
completely a racial issue although there is some of that sentiment mixed in. 
I've shown this video to many people of different races and I find most people 
like it.  Maybe it's the company that I keep that is at play here.  It is a 
complex issue however that also crosses the boundaries of what is art and 
patriotism.  The real question for me is what is the INTENT of the artist?  I 
don't question Marie's patriotism.  She is sharing her point of view based on 
her own experience of being an American.  It is an interesting story and one 
that probably needs more airing out.  I find the whole thing really 
interesting.

Bobby

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From: jazzproglist-bounces at jazzweek.com [mailto:jazzproglist-
bounces at jazzweek.com] On Behalf Of Michelle Mobley
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:22 PM
To: jazzproglist at jazzweek.com
Subject: Re: [JPL] Shades of Felicano & Hendrix in the 60s. René Marie stirs 
it up

This week's sponsor:  Larry Vuckovich (Tetrachord Music)

Pianist Larry Vuckovich's new CD HIGH WALL: REAL LIFE FILM NOIR follows his 
acclaimed STREET SCENE film noir tribute that hit #1 on XM Satellite Radio and 
the top 10 of JazzWeek charts.  It features the first jazz recording of a 
Bronislaw Kaper gem from the film noir High Wall, which inspired the CD title.  
Other tracks include four originals, a Barry Harris piece ''Lolita,'' 
Crusaders' funk and Rodrigo classical, plus two live concert tracks.  Bassist 
Larry Grenadier returns from the STREET SCENE sessions for this CD as do 
percussionists Hector Lugo and Vince Delgado.  Joining them are bassist Paul 
Keller and drummers Eddie Marshall and Chuck McPherson.  

Scott Yanow, All Music Guide, has given HIGH WALL 4 1/2 stars.  Chris Spector, 
Midwest Record, says:  ''... this is a classy jazz piano date ... Elegant and 
earthy with a surprising amount of funk ... this is the kind of set you'll be 
mad at yourself for missing ... A real winning date. ''  Reese Erlich, NPR's 
Jazz Perspectives, says High Wall ''soars to new heights.''  Look for a review 
in the 88s column of the September Jazz Times.  

www.larryvuckovich.com          www.groovmarketing.com

Radio Promotion by GROOV Marketing and Consulting:  (877) 476-6832 
Mark Rini: mark at groovmarketing.com   
Josh Ellman: josh at groovmarketing.com  

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Jae said:
"One could argue that if they play anything other than the melody on the SSB 
it's no longer the composition. That's what it sounds like you're saying. Jazz 
musicians do that all the time but we don't say they're not playing the tune. 
- Jae Sinnett"

I always believed that the words to the National Anthem were composed prior to 
those words being applied to the music of the old pub tune.  At least that is 
what we were taught in grade school...you know the old tale of Francis Scott 
Key being inspired by watching the battle while he was being held prisoner 
aboard a Britich ship...

Nonetheless...I'll be the first to state (since no one else will) that the 
responses to this unfortunate event are certainly divided along racial 
lines...also unfortunate as we are all about supporting and promoting jazz 
music and musicians, not the division that this event has caused.

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Ron Gill